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PRE-INSTALLATION AND FIREPLACE PREPARATION SAFETY
WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED FOR EITHER NATURAL OR PROPANE GAS.
FIELD CONVERSION IS NOT PERMITTED.
CAUTION:
Installation and repair must be done by a qualified professional installer.
INSTALLER: Carefully read these instructions before installing this gas burner system. Be sure you
understand all safety precautions and warnings contained in this manual.
PRE-INSTALLATION AND FIREPLACE PREPARATION GUIDELINES:
• This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is NOT
CONVERTIBLE for use with other gasses.
• CAUTION: If not installed, serviced, and used correctly per these instructions, this product can cause
serious personal injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• WARNING: Before installing in a solid-fuel-burning fireplace, the chimney flue, damper, and firebox
must be thoroughly CLEANED of soot, creosote, ashes, and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner.
Some fireplaces (especially older ones) may need repair prior to installing this appliance.
• CHECK GAS TYPE (Natural or L.P.) The gas supply must be the same as stated on your burner system
rating plate. If has supply is different, DO NOT INSTALL. Contact your dealer for immediate assistance.
• Any outside air ducts and/or ash dumps located on the floor or walls of the fireplace must be permanently
sealed shut before the installation. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal the chimney flue damper.
• INSUFFICIENT GAS PRESSURE WILL KEEP THE ODS (OXYGEN DEPLETION SENSOR) PILOT FROM
OPERATING PROPERLY. DO NOT USE IF GAS PRESSURE IS LOWER THAN THE MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT.
• The minimum inlet gas-supply pressure for purposes of input adjustment is 5” water column (w.c.) on
natural gas and 11” w.c. on L.P. gas. Insufficient gas pressure will affect proper operation of the ODS pilot.
Do not install this gas appliance if the minimum pressure is not available. The maximum inlet gas-supply
pressure is 10.5 w.c. on natural gas and 13” w.c. on L.P. gas. The L.P. source must be regulated. (Do not
connect this appliance directly to an unregulated L.P. gas tank - this can cause an explosion.) Do not
connect this appliance to a portable L.P. gas cylinder.
• The gas piping system must be sized to provide minimum inlet pressure at the maximum flow rate
(BTU/hr). Undue pressure loss will occur if the pipe is too small, or the run is too long. Gas supply
pipe must be 1/2” minimum interior diameter. If the gas line is longer than 20’, a larger diameter line may
be necessary. Refer to the NFPA 54 guidelines for further details.
• The minimum clearance from the fireplace opening to combustible materials on side walls and ceiling must
be maintained as outlined in MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES - WALLS AND CEILING.
• At least 10”-12” of noncombustible or heat-resistant material is required above the fireplace. A fireplace
hood will be required to act as a heat deflector in protecting combustible fireplace surrounds (facing and/or
mantel) if certain minimum clearances cannot be met.
• Be certain that combustible flooring material (i.e., carpet, tile, etc.) is not too close to this gas appliance. If
this appliance is at floor level or less than 6” above the floor, there must be at least 12” of noncombustible
material between the base of the fireplace and any combustible flooring.
• Input ratings shown in BTU per hour are for elevations up to 2,000 ft. For elevations above 2,000 ft., refer
to the National Fuel Gas Code.
• This gas appliance and its main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas-supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at tests pressures in excess of 1/2 psig.
• This gas appliance must be isolated from the gas-supply piping system by closing the equipment shutoff
valve connected to the gas-supply line during any pressure testing of the gas-supply piping system at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.
• Do not use this appliance if any part has been underwater. Immediately call a qualified professional service
technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control
that has been underwater.
